Rigging Manager

Position Overview

Responsible for the management and safe execution of rigging events in Encore approved rigging venues within assigned region. Approves all Rigging designs using structural data and weight load limits for both internal and external rigging production needs. Schedules labor and supervises team members to ensure they are following the rigging standard operating procedures. This position reports to an Area Manager Rigging.

Key Job Responsibilities

Staff Development

In partnership with the Area Manager Rigging supervise develop and mentor Rigging Coordinators Lead Riggers and Riggers.

Hire train develop full-time Riggers Rigging Coordinators and evaluate performance.

Collaborate with Encore operations teams on cross training technicians on rigging.

Develop a pool of part-time Riggers who can be called upon to provide assistance on a local and regional basis.

Provide consistent leadership for Rigging Services support to our venue team members.

Safety Compliance

Complete field assessments regarding rigging safety compliance within assigned region.

Assist Area Manager Rigging with periodic site inspections of new and existing facilities and evaluation of safety of existing rigging points.

Perform load calculations and approve working load limits on all shows and events.

Utilize CAD software to assist production companies with analysis of weight distributions of suspended loads.

Equipment Compliance

Review compliance on all provincial regulations and standards pertaining to fall protection.

Make recommendations and escalate compliance and safety needs to the Rigging leadership team.

Ensure compliance with annual equipment certification procedures established by ENCORE.

Provide recommendations to assist in the selection of rigging equipment to best meet the needs of our teams and clients.

Help review the accepted technical and safety standards within our industry and assist in its implementation.

Equipment / Labor Management

Coordinate schedule and supervise all labor and equipment to facilitate the load-in and load-out of all events requiring rigging services.

Operations

Attend major production site visits or other events as necessary to ensure the safety and efficiency of the show.

Assist in the creation of ENCORE produced shows to ensure timeline efficiency and standard operating procedure compliance including motor maintenance program point inspections training and ground supported structures and aerial performances.

Assist in leading and overseeing cross-functional team activities from initial concept to final delivery.

Job Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent.

4 years of experience in rigging in either the entertainment theatrical or production environment including but not limited to working as both ground and overhead rigger with ENCORE and its Rigging team

2 years effectively managing rigging teams preferably of 10 Riggers

ETCP Arena or Theatre certification preferred.

Qualified-Basic Rigging certification

Lift certification

Lift operation experience

Working knowledge of CAD (Auto Sketch VectorWorks AutoCAD LD Assistant or other) software.

Ability to interact professionally and effectively with customers and leadership teams

Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook Excel Word and Powerpoint

50% travel is required

Competencies

Deliver World Class Service

Hospitality

Ownership

Do The Right Thing

Manages Ambiguity

Drive Results

Directs Work

Achieves Goals

See The Big Picture

Financial Acumen

Value People

Builds Effective Teams

Salary Pay Range : $75000 - $88000

The compensation offered for this role is determined based on the qualifications outlined in the job posting for the specified location. Final compensation is based on a number of factors including location travel relevant work experience or particular skills and addition some positions may be eligible for other compensation such as potential overtime bonuses or incentives.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a hotel / convention center environment with moderate exposure to outdoor temperatures and to dirt sand and / or dust. The working conditions will vary between moderately quiet to noisy volumes. Team members will use high-end equipment and electrical components and will be exposed to heights via lifts and ladders for long periods of time. Team members may be asked to work in multiple hotel locations. Working times will include irregular hours and on-call status including days evenings weekends and holidays. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by ENCORE based on an individual hotel or a representation of hotels in that city or area.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Acting,Drawing,Mainframe,Innovations,Coding,Creativity,proprietary tools,Visual Effects,Modeling,Rigging,Animation,VFX,Topology,3D production,Problem Solving Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 75000 - 88000